Overview

• Netizens have called for a boycott of Aamir Khan's upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' citing his delayed response to the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
• Aamir Khan Productions issued a statement on May 13 saluting the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor, but many online users criticized the timing as opportunistic.
• An old video of Khan meeting Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdogan during the promotion of his 2017 film has resurfaced, fueling further criticism due to Turkey's support for Pakistan in recent conflicts.
• Actor Arjit Taneja defended Khan on social media, arguing that the absence of a post does not equate to anti-national sentiment and urging critics to focus on constructive actions for the country.
• The film, a spiritual sequel to 2007's 'Taare Zameen Par,' is scheduled for a June 20 theatrical release, with its trailer launched on May 13 amidst ongoing controversy.